Overview

The aims of the research are:

to explore and develop simple analytical tools to assist key stake holders transform their work spaces to maximise inclusive wellbeing, productivity and happiness
to understand the psychological and physical influence of office workspace in supporting effective wellbeing strategies and behaviours.

Initially, through a global literature review, the project will aim to understand current and emerging health concerns and legislation effecting both individual and organisational wellness. It will then explore the effectiveness of existing performance, health and occupancy tools on the market and compare results with known failing and successful work spaces.

Programme Structure

The research will identify any gaps in both the measuring techniques and design guidelines to develop new tools, advice and methods to capture user friendly metrics for organisations to easily identify the effect workspace has on the occupants. The project will explore a combination of lab and field based data collection methods and identify opportunities to innovate both in the methods and in the potential workplace solutions.
Knowledge Economy Skills Scholarships 2 (KESS2) is a pan-Wales higher-level skills initiative led by Bangor University on behalf of the Higher Education sector in Wales. It is part-funded by the Welsh Government’s European Social Fund (ESF) West Wales and the Valleys programme, by partners from the West Wales and the Valleys areas of Wales, and by Cardiff University.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Architecture Psychology Neuroscience View 40 other PhDs in Neuroscience in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have, or expect to obtain, a minimum of an upper second-class honours degree (2:1) or equivalent in chemistry, pharmacy or a life science discipline. First-hand experience in organic synthesis, protein chemistry, mammalian cell culture or other relevant areas is highly desirable.
A self-starter with good interpersonal skills and a team player with a drive to succeed, you will be highly motivated relishing the opportunity to take a leading role in establishing this exciting research program.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Cardiff

United Kingdom

628 - 1066 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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